Presenting transcranial magnetic stimulation to the area of the STS in humans _____.
A) increased the person's ability to perceive biological motion
B) decreased the person's ability to perceive biological motion
C) did not affect the person's ability to perceive biological motion
D) resulted in gender difference in perceiving biological motion

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to the area of the superior temporal sulcus (STS) in humans can disrupt normal brain function temporarily. Since the STS is involved in the perception of biological motion, applying TMS to this area can impair or decrease a person's ability to perceive biological motion.

Presenting Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to the Area of the STS